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Nuts and legumes:<\/strong> Nuts and legumes contain vitamin E in high volume and also a rich source of omega-3 which protect the eye from age-related damage. Some nuts and legumes that are good for eyes are:<\/p> \n Walnut <\/li>\n Brazil nuts<\/li>\n Peanuts <\/li>\n Lentils<\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
Seeds:<\/strong> Like nuts, legumes, and fish, seeds contain vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acid in high volume. According to a large study, vitamin E also helps in the prevention of cataracts. Some seeds that are rich in omega-3 fatty acid are:<\/p> \n Sunflower seeds<\/li>\n Chia seeds <\/li>\n Hemp seed <\/li>\n Flaxseed<\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
Citrus fruits:<\/strong> Citrus fruits contain vitamin C and vitamin E in high quantity. Vitamin C is key for healthy eyes. Vitamin C and vitamin E are potent antioxidants which protect eye form eye diseases. Examples of citrus fruits;<\/p>\n Orange<\/li>\n Lemon <\/li>\n Grapefruits<\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
Eggs:<\/strong>Eggs are great for eye health. Egg yolk contains vitamin A, (act as a safeguard for cornea) lutein, Zeaxanthin (increases vision acuity) and zinc (good for retina). The yellow-orange part of egg protects the retina from harmful. <\/p>\n Almonds:<\/strong> Almond contains vitamin E which is good for eye health. Vitamin E protects the eye from an unstable molecule (called free radical) that targets healthy tissues of the eye. Almonds are also helpful in delaying the progression of age-related macular degeneration and cataract. <\/p>\n Dairy products:<\/strong> Dairy product such as milk and yogurt contain vitamin A and zinc. Vitamin A works as a protector for cornea while zinc helps in transferring vitamin A from the liver to eyes. Zinc also improves night vision. <\/p>\n Sweet potatoes: <\/strong>Sweet potato contains beta carotene in large volume. Beta carotene is the precursor of vitamin A. The sweet potatoes also contain vitamin C and some amount of vitamin E. <\/p>\n Lean meat and poultry: <\/strong>Lean meat and poultry are the rich sources of zinc. Zinc is responsible for bringing vitamin A from the liver to retina of the eye and also help in the prevention of age-related reduced vision and macular degeneration. <\/p>\n Squash: <\/strong>Squash contains lutein and zeaxanthin in large volume which reduces the chance of serious eye condition such as poor night vision and age-related macular degeneration. Squash is found in two types. Summer squash which contains vitamin A and zinc and winter squash which contain vitamin A, zinc and omega-3 fatty acid. <\/p>\n Broccoli and Brussels sprouts:<\/strong> Broccoli and Brussels sprouts contain vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E in high concentration. These are all antioxidants which protect the eye from free radicals that damage the healthy tissues of the eye.<\/p>\n Raw red pepper: <\/strong>Raw red pepper is good for blood vessels of your eyes. It is a good source of vitamin C. it can reduce the risk of getting cataracts. Raw red pepper is found in many vegetables and fruits such as:<\/p>\n Bok Choy <\/li>\n Cauliflower<\/li>\n Papayas<\/li>\n strawberries<\/li><\/ul> <\/div>\n
Carrot: <\/strong>Carrot is good for improving vision. It contains a high amount of beta carotene which is converted into Vitamin A. Vitamin A plays an important role in vision. Vitamin A helps in the activation of rhodopsin. Rhodopsin helps the retina to absorb light.<\/p>\n Dark leafy green vegetables:<\/strong> Dark leafy green vegetables are rich in both vitamin A and vitamin E. They have powerful antioxidants such as carotenoid, lutein, and zeaxanthin which can help in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Dark leafy green vegetables good for eye health include:<\/p>\n Kale <\/li>\n Spinach <\/li>\n Collard greens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Introduction Healthy eyes are important for a clear vision. Some foods and nutrients play an important role in improving eye health. Vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and omega-3 fatty acids are some major nutrients which provide protection to eye from age-related eye damage and reduce the risk of serious eye conditions. Healthy nutrition prevents<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[29,83],"class_list":["post-131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-cataract-surgery-in-mumbai","tag-top-foods-for-healthy-eyes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t